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Many caregivers have this question. To help answer this, consider the following: Follow your gut. If you first need to take some breaths to figure out what to say, take…

Remember that, just like kernels of popcorn being popped, each individual has to “pop” at their own rate. Yet, if your teen seems to be experiencing delayed puberty, check in…

Some children begin to show physical pubertal changes earlier than others. Some children may even experience precocious puberty – this means certain secondary characteristics, like budding breasts, pubic hair growth,…

You are not alone if you feel challenged with these conversations. Some caregivers seem comfortable talking about anything with their children, yet some of us get “stuck” or unsure of…

Growing pains are another possible occurrence during puberty which can often be overlooked. Overall, growing pains are muscle-pains in which muscles cramp or feel achy. Some children experience something like…

Pulling away from a caregiver is sometimes a typical and normal transition a young person takes. Actually, becoming more involved in peer and friend relationships is a healthy developmental phase…

There are many ways to make talking about puberty and growing up fun. Here are just a few suggestions: Share a resource with your young person in which you both…

This is something many caregivers wonder about, which is interesting: As children go through puberty and start to become more aware of the influences surrounding them, we, too, as adults…

If you think you’re going to get your period soon, try to wear an underwear liner or your period underwear in preparation and always take a couple of pads or…

Bleeding through your pants is something that has likely happened at some point to just about everyone who has a period. That means if it happens to you, know that…

If you’re out and you stain your underwear but not the rest of your clothing, you can simply place some folded toilet paper over the stain or wrap it around…

Going through puberty and getting your first period can be challenging for anyone, and being transgender adds another emotional layer to that. It can be confusing and stressful when what…

In some circumstances, yes. Most bad smells are caused by bacteria, yet, because your vagina’s pH (acidity) is normally low, this prevents bacteria from growing and causing odor. There are,…

Absolutely! There are certain period products that work really well for swimming including tampons and menstrual cups. Usually, the water pressure decreases your flow while you are swimming, so wearing…

Due to hormonal changes, some people experience food cravings in the days leading up to their period. If you’re hungry, eat! Focus on eating well, staying active and enjoying your…

No. Only use one tampon at a time. If you’re worried that your flow is too heavy, use a “Super” absorbency size, or add a pad or liner. When you’re…

Sometimes you try to insert your tampon or cup and just can’t seem to get it in the correct place, or it just doesn’t feel right. It may take some…

If you go to remove your tampon but suddenly can’t find the string, don’t panic. It’s probably just tucked under one of your labia or just inside your vagina. Wash…

No. It’s not recommended to leave a tampon in overnight or for more than 8 hours. Toxic Shock or TSS is a severe but rare condition that can occur from…

First, stay calm. Toxic Shock or TSS is a severe but rare condition that can occur from a bacterial infection. It occurs in about 1 in 100,000 tampon users. TSS…